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See the 2009 Freshies in action

What’s fresh in science this year?
Cold tuna tummies, imaging whiplash, aerodynamic octopusies, owl forensics, return of the bilby, volcanic extinctions, imaginary friends, life in fools gold and under the ice, defogging the universe, woolly sunscreen and more…
Meet top young scientists as they reveal their latest research and discoveries.
They will be talking down at the pub Monday 1 June, to school students in regional Victoria Wednesday 3 June, and to students at Melbourne Museum Thursday 4 June.

Here are the details:

Fresh Science at the Redback
Meet this year’s Fresh Scientists over a beer as they reveal their discoveries down at the pub. Triple R’s Dr Andi will challenge them to present their research in less than a minute and in verse.
Monday 1 June 6.30pm for 7pm start
The Redback Brewery, 75 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
No cost, drinks and meals at bar prices
RSVP to sarah@freshscience.org

Fresh Science school forums
Hear from a team of young scientists as they each talk briefly about their latest research and discoveries in a free one-hour forum chaired by a journalist.
Combine the forum with a movie at IMAX Melbourne; or one of the many self-guided programs on topics such as bugs, dinosaurs, marine life, a tall forest environment or the human body and mind (details http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/Education/ ).
Aimed at Years 9&10, although Years 11 and 12 are welcome, as are upper level Year 8.

Thursday 4 June 11-12noon and 12.30-1.30pm
The Age theatre, Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Bookings: 1300 130 152

Fresh Science in regional Victoria
Hear from a team of young scientists as they each talk briefly about their latest research and discoveries in a free one-hour forum chaired by a journalist.
Aimed at Years 9&10, although Years 11 and 12 are welcome, as are upper level Year 8.

Wednesday 3 June morning session & afternoon
Alexandra, Shepparton, Bendigo
Bookings: sarah@freshscience.org or 0413 332 489

In Bendigo – combine the one hour forum with a visit to the Discovery Centre (entry charge $5), or a planetarium show (http://www.discovery.asn.au/).

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Fresh Science is a national competition and training program helping early-career researchers find and share their stories of discovery.

We take young researchers with no media experience and help them become media spokespeople for their science, and reach stakeholders in government and industry.

Fresh Science gives finalists a taste of life in the limelight, with a day of media training, a day of training in stakeholder engagement, and a public event in their home state.

Alumni of the program include Professor Allan Duffy and Dr Niraj Lal.

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Feedback and Testimonials

Comments from Fresh Scientists:

I never had so much confidence to go out in public and talk about my research and would have never done if I had not been part of this workshop. They were also very patient and explained the concepts so clearly. They have definitely been great initiators to take science to the society and have changed my view on science journalism for good. Thanks a lot for all the efforts and training.

Shwathy Ramesan, RMIT, 2019 VIC Fresh Scientist

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Shwathy Ramesan, RMIT, 2019 VIC Fresh Scientist

I never had so much confidence to go out in public and talk about my research and would have never done if I had not been part of this workshop. They were also very patient and explained the concepts so clearly. They have definitely been great initiators to take science to the society and have changed my view on science journalism for good. Thanks a lot for all the efforts and training.
Took part in their media training course as part of Fresh Science. Great opportunity, learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the course.

Laurence Luu, UNSW, 2019 NSW Fresh Science

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Laurence Luu, UNSW, 2019 NSW Fresh Science

Took part in their media training course as part of Fresh Science. Great opportunity, learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the course.
I had the incredible chance to participate at the FreshScience workshop in Perth this year and I could not be happier with the organisation and the material provided. Very useful and great tips for science communication. Definitely, this will help me in my future career. Thanks a lot for the opportunity!

Alba Claramunt, UoWA, 2019 WA Fresh Scientist

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Alba Claramunt, UoWA, 2019 WA Fresh Scientist

I had the incredible chance to participate at the FreshScience workshop in Perth this year and I could not be happier with the organisation and the material provided. Very useful and great tips for science communication. Definitely, this will help me in my future career. Thanks a lot for the opportunity!
I participated in the Fresh Science media training program in 2017 and was the winner in Victoria. I am sincerely thankful to the team - Lydia, Sarah, Toni and Niall - for giving such excellent guidance on how to deal with the media coverage and how to present my work to the general audience. The exposure that we got in the training - meeting with several journalists from different media channels, rehearsing media interviews and pitching for funding - was excellent boost for me to think beyond my PhD.

Deepti Aggarwal, RMIT, VIC 2017 Fresh Scientist (winner)

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2020-11-24T14:15:24+11:00

Deepti Aggarwal, RMIT, VIC 2017 Fresh Scientist (winner)

I participated in the Fresh Science media training program in 2017 and was the winner in Victoria. I am sincerely thankful to the team - Lydia, Sarah, Toni and Niall - for giving such excellent guidance on how to deal with the media coverage and how to present my work to the general audience. The exposure that we got in the training - meeting with several journalists from different media channels, rehearsing media interviews and pitching for funding - was excellent boost for me to think beyond my PhD.
Presenters are very knowledgeable and approachable.

Dayna Cenin, UWA, 2019 WA Fresh Scientist

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Dayna Cenin, UWA, 2019 WA Fresh Scientist

Presenters are very knowledgeable and approachable.
I loved getting to talk to journalists and being able to pitch to them.

Anonymous, 2019 Fresh Scientist

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Anonymous, 2019 Fresh Scientist

I loved getting to talk to journalists and being able to pitch to them.
The fresh science training was a hands on program. I truly enjoyed the training with actual journalists and stake holders.

I had been struggling for a while with how to explain my research to the general public and the fresh science training really helped me to come up with different angles for different audiences.

I truly enjoyed the pub test because I had the opportunity to talk about the importance of geology  to the general public.

Sara Polanco, University of Sydney, NSW 2019 Fresh Scientist

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Sara Polanco, University of Sydney, NSW 2019 Fresh Scientist

The fresh science training was a hands on program. I truly enjoyed the training with actual journalists and stake holders. I had been struggling for a while with how to explain my research to the general public and the fresh science training really helped me to come up with different angles for different audiences. I truly enjoyed the pub test because I had the opportunity to talk about the importance of geology  to the general public.
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